Donald Trump invokes 18th century law to declare invasion by gangs and speed deportations – Chicago Tribune

President Trump invoked the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to accelerate mass deportations of individuals in the country illegally, citing an alleged invasion by a Venezuelan gang, Tren de Aragua. A federal judge in Washington blocked the administration from deporting five Venezuelans, leading to legal battles over Trump’s use of the Act. The Trump administration appealed the restraining order, arguing that halting presidential actions before announcement could hinder national security measures.

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